Nasarawa Speaker celebrates Christmas with constituents, urges love, peace, and unity
…..Express gratitude to God for guiding him through his tenure as Speaker
By Yahaya Idris
Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged Christians and all Nigerians to embrace the values of love, peace, hope, unity, and sacrifice that Christmas embodies.
He emphasized that these virtues are essential for fostering a more egalitarian and prosperous society.
In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Jibrin Gwamna, Jatau’s call aligns with his recent efforts to support his constituents, including distributing 500 bags of rice and providing six million naira in cash to promote goodwill during the festive season.
Speaker Jatau, representing Kokona West constituency, made the call in his Christmas message at ECWA Goodnews Church, Garaku, headquarters of Kokona Local Government on Wednesday.
He pointed out that if Nigerians displayed genuine love for each other, the country would reap the benefits.
According to him, Let us all remember that it is a time to spread the love of Christ with family, friends, neighbours and the less privileged ones in the society.
” Let’s Love continue to be our focus point. This is the time to show love to our neighbours.
“let’s us spread love to our neighbours and remember the underprivileged as we celebrate Christmas.
“I want to urge all of us to imbibe the spirit of love, unity, peace, assist one another and all other good attributes of Jesus Christ for the betterment of our country.
“The birth of Jesus Christ signifies the love of God for mankind, triumph of good over evil and victory of light over darkness” he said.
The Speaker expressed gratitude to God for guiding him through the last year as Speaker of the state legislature.
“I want to appreciate the church for your prayers and support that you have been giving to me and Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s administration to succeed.
“His Excellency, Engr A A Sule has done much for the people of Kokona LGA and other LGAs.
“In the 2025 budget, Gov. Sule has planned to do a lot of projects for the people of Kokona LGA and other LGAs.
“Let’s continue to give the Governor our maximum support and cooperation to succeed and to enable us enjoy more dividends of democracy” he said.
The Speaker made an appeal to the people of Kokona LGA and other citizens to continue to remain united and co-exist peacefully.
Rev. Bitrus Kaya, Reverend in-charge of ECWA Goodnews Church, Garaku, Kokona LGA, while presiding over the Christmas Service, quoted John 13:34 and other verses in the Holy Bible, emphasizing the need for Christians and other Nigerians to continue showing love to one another, regardless of their affiliations
“Love your neighbour as yourself, your neighbour can be a traditionalist or Muslim, Love one another for the peace and development of the country” he said.
He urged Christians to cultivate forgiveness, shun hatred, and avoid other negative conduct in order to inherit the kingdom of God.
“Let’s forgive one another and avoid hatred and evil acts in order to inherit the kingdom of God” he said.
The Religion Leader lauded the Speaker’s impressive leadership style, commenting that his one year in office was exceptionally successful and eventful.
“I want to appreciate the Speaker for the support that you have given to the Church and for the employment of some of our people among other projects.
“I want to appeal for more employment of our youths” he said.
He prayed for God’s continued blessing of good and sound health upon the Speaker.
Global Times Nigeria News reported that the Christmas Service included special prayers for the success of the Speaker, Governor Abdullahi Sule, and the entire State.
